The Cornell Community Garden Leadership Program is a year-long online program that prepares individuals to enhance their leadership skills to strengthen community gardens throughout New York State. The program equips community gardeners with management best practices and operational skills to improve garden sustainability. The program also connects gardeners to regional resources, professional development opportunities, and a statewide community garden leadership network. To achieve this goal, the program uses a cohort model of community gardeners to share knowledge, wisdom, and to support one another as they navigate the coursework. Those interested in the program must apply. 

Agroforestry has a role to play in urban agriculture by expanding tree cover while also providing ecological benefits and increasing food production in communities. Cities often have less tree canopy than the surrounding rural landscapes, causing an urban heat island effect, reduced biodiversity, and poor air quality. Recognizing these challenges, New York City has the goal of expanding its tree canopy to 30% as part of its long-term climate resiliency goals by 2030. Recognizing the opportunity for community gardens and urban farms to contribute to New York City's urban forestry goals, Urban Agriculture Specialists Karen Guzman and Yolanda Gonzalez partnered with an Agroforestry Specialist from Cornell Small Farms to develop a series of Air-Pruned Raised Bed (APRB) Workshops across the five boroughs. APRB produce large numbers of healthy trees in a limited space. Networking summits and stakeholder collaborations are furthering this effort.